The system update cycle is too short, has always been a pain point for Android users, even if it is a flagship device, most of them can only guarantee two or three years or two or three generations of updates.
Today, Samsung has made a commitment that the Android One UI system of some Galaxy mobile phones and tablet devices will provide 4 generation upgrades and guarantee security updates for 5 years.
Eligible devices include:
- Galaxy S Series:
Newly released S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, previous generation S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S21 FE, the future S series
- Galaxy Z Series:
Z Fold3, Z Flip3, the future Z series
- Galaxy A Series:
Future specific models
- Galaxy Tab S Series:
Tab S8, Tab S8+, Tab S8 Ultra, the future Tab S series
In addition, the newly released Galaxy Watch4, Watch4 Classic and future smartwatches can enjoy up to 4 years (not 4 generations) of One UI system updates, all based on Wear OS.
The Samsung system experience has been criticized, but it is also quite a conscience to promise such a long-term update and upgrade.
![Samsung Galaxy S20 pushes one UI 4 Beta2 update[fig]](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)